Gravity fluid delivery system with non-intrusive controller

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for delivering fluid by gravity feed, the fluid feed being controlled by motion sensing.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A gravity fluid delivery system, comprising:
 a fluid reservoir;   a portable fluid reservoir carrier;   a controller;   a motion sensor; and   means for delivering fluid from the fluid reservoir to a fluid applicator.   
     
     
         2 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is made of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, plastic, metal and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 1 , wherein the portable fluid reservoir carrier includes wheels. 
     
     
         4 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 1 , wherein the controller includes a sensor in communication with the motion sensor. 
     
     
         5 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor is disposed proximate the fluid applicator. 
     
     
         6 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 1 , wherein the means for delivering fluid from the fluid reservoir to the fluid applicator is a hose having an inner tube disposed in an outer tube configured to reduce hose movement when the hose is pressurized. 
     
     
         7 . A gravity fluid delivery system, comprising:
 a fluid reservoir;   a fluid reservoir carrier;   a controller;   an inductive proximity or electromagnetic sensor disposed proximate a fluid applicator on a stamping line, the sensor being configured to sense motion in the stamping line; and   a pressure-responsive hose for delivering fluid from the fluid reservoir to a fluid applicator, the sensor in communication with the controller to deliver fluid from the fluid reservoir based on the sensed motion.   
     
     
         8 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 7 , wherein the fluid reservoir is made from a corrosive-resistant material. 
     
     
         9 . The gravity fluid delivery system as in  claim 7 , wherein the pressure-responsive hose includes a first tube disposed within a second tube and configured to reduce hose movement when the pressure-responsive hose is pressurized. 
     
     
         10 . A gravity fluid delivery system, comprising:
 a fluid reservoir;   a portable fluid reservoir carrier, the fluid reservoir attached thereto;   a controller in wireless communication with a stamping line;   a motion sensor disposed proximate the stamping line;   a shut-off valve; and   a pressure-sensitive conduit for delivering fluid from the fluid reservoir to a fluid applicator attached to the stamping line.   
     
     
         11 . The gravity lubrication delivery system in  claim 10 , wherein the shut-off valve is activated by motion of the stamping line.